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A deranged dragon bent on revenge. A band of children with a taste for steel. Dark magic with underworld connections. Plantations in the province of Tunise, famed for fertile soils and temperate climate, were an idyllic place to live…until the ascent of Emperor Madrid. One by one, the farms have fallen to the Citadel, the production of food now controlled by a cartel of merchants who answer to Madrid. The Emperor’s eye has settled on the family of Parisa, the Heartbearer of Tunise. Past failures and future plans have given Madrid a burning desire for revenge – intent on making her pay...

Soon after Gwenda moved into her new home, odd things started to happen. Despite her best efforts to modernise the house, she only succeeded in dredging up its past. Worse, she felt an irrational sense of terror every time she climbed the stairs. In fear, Gwenda turned to Miss Marple to exorcise her ghosts. Between them, they have to solve a 'perfect' crime committed many years before.

King David Kalākaua introduces us to the people upon whom the legend of the Pele family is based. They departed Samoa as war refugees in the 12th century, settling in the foothills of Mauna Loa. As earthquakes and eruptions occurred during their interactions with the Hawaiians, this family of kahuna were accorded what the king described as “unique sanctity and power”. Pele was as mighty as she was beautiful. The tales of the volcano goddess earned the attention of Kamapuaa, the outcast son of the chief of Oahu who terrorized the island with his band of renegades.

They crossed a wasteland in search of a magical weapon. Now they must cross a sea of acid to protect it. Join Michael Carter and his ragtag group of scrappers as they attempt to save the world of Ratrac Daor from a alien invader lurking beyond the stars. After fleeing the Culver Waste aboard the notorious whaling vessel, Baleard's Bastard, Michael Carter and his companions continue their search for Menutee’s priceless cache of meridium. But first they must cross the vast and deadly Acid, a sea devastated by elemental magic and war. However, they are not the only ones joining in the chase....

In Strange New Worlds, renowned astronomer Ray Jayawardhana brings news from the front lines of the epic quest to find planets—and alien life—beyond our solar system. Only in the past two decades, after millennia of speculation, have astronomers begun to discover planets around other stars—thousands in fact. Now they are closer than ever to unraveling distant twins of the Earth. In this book, Jayawardhana vividly recounts the stories of the scientists and the remarkable breakthroughs that have ushered in this extraordinary age of exploration.

Strange Thoughts is a collection of prose poems, short stories, epigrams, aphorisms, vignettes, and mini-essays. It is unique in that it consists predominantly of prose rather than poetry. The collection combines various aspects of existence, perception, and the relationship between oneself and the world. Every piece is a philosophical and artistic contemplation, comprising abstract thoughts and stunning imagery into a reflective cascade effortlessly flowing through various forms of expression. Existential meditation stands out the most in this collection as it fosters deep thinking of ...

Während der schlimmsten Zeit ihres Lebens stand er ihr zur Seite. Damals waren sie Anwalt und Klientin, kaum mehr als Fremde, doch sie hat es ihm nie vergessen. Nun treffen sie sich wieder. Jenna hat Schreckliches durchgemacht, bevor sie ihre Eiskunstläuferinnenkarriere an den Nagel gehängt und einen Neuanfang gewagt hat. An ihrem ersten Tag als Sozialarbeiterin trifft sie im Gerichtsgebäude ausgerechnet auf Terrence Hart.

If hell exists in space, it’s called the Saldaran Nebula. For four centuries the deadly Saldaran Nebula has formed an impassable barrier around the planets of the Beldon Union. Now, a new star system named Stera has been discovered beyond the nebula, and for a price, the Saldarans have finally agreed to escort two Union ships through the blight. Newly anointed starship commander, nineteen year-old Lora Am Zull, known to one and all as Az, is tasked with a once in a lifetime command to reach Stera. But Az isn’t only facing the challenges of the nebula. She is also engaged in a race ...

Shada is the chief science officer of the Nautilus and also the only android with an acknowledged free will. She doesn't want to become human, but wants to learn as much as possible about life, thinking and feelings of humanoids. She meets Zane, a very attractive lustbot (sorry - »company android«). She enhances his ability to decide on his own and starts a relationship with him. What is at first just another experiment for her quickly leads to the most curious turbulences. At the same time, Lukas Grimm, the boy from the 21st century, has to take up his post as the ship's steward and gets...

For the last nine centuries, Hawaiian tradition has used the wickedness of the Maui king Hua to depict the consequences of sacrificing righteousness for superficial political gains. His reign was known for its pointless warfare, waste of resources, and corruption. Condemning his dutiful high priest to death under false pretenses, Hua and his subjects finally earn the wrath of the gods. Drought and famine decimate Maui. The lush countryside of Hana becomes a wasteland. As they flee, the curse follows. Atonement resides with the sons of the murdered priest. If they can be found.

If you’re suffering from a crisis of meaning, you’re not alone. In this powerful new book, future strategist John Sanei shares how he found ways to cope with the uncertainty that has been all around us in the past two years. Lockdown meant his career came to a screeching halt. He was living with his parents and then had to battle loneliness until he started to reassess who he was and what he wanted from life.

Topics in the book include learning to read facial expressions and character intent, or understanding character responses which those on the autism spectrum may recognize in themselves. Star Trek fans will learn about how it feels to see the world from an autistic perspective and find new facets and ways to view the shows they love, while autistics, friends, loved ones, and parents of children on the autism spectrum will find new ways to better understand autism and spend enjoyable time together. Make it so.

In this new collection of five short stories from New York Times best-selling author Jonathan Maberry, listeners get an eclectic sampling of the writer's work - from SF parody to murder mystery and beyond.

The Book of Strange New Things is a mind-blowing work that fearlessly tackles the search for meaning in an unfathomable universe. It concerns Peter and Beatrice, whose marriage is tested when Peter travels as a missionary, spreading the Gospel to a faraway land, and Beatrice is left to deal with troubles at home. In the most extraordinary and spellbinding ways, it deals with faith - religious faith, to be sure, but also faith in oneself, faith in salvation and faith in those we love.

New Saucerian Press proudly presents Time-Traveling Through Swamp Gas: Strange Tales of Flying Saucer Intrigue - one of the last books ever written by the iconic ufologist, publisher, and best-selling author, Gray Barker. This unique edition of Swamp Gas features a special introduction by Barker, as well as reports from his field investigators, who - in true newsletter style - shed urgent, much-needed light on riddles such as: John Lennon’s UFO sighting, the NASA conspiracy, saucer crashes and recoveries, contactees, alien abductions, mind control, the psychology of UFO groups, and more.

New Saucerian Press proudly presents Mysterious Ascension: The Strange Case of Valiant Thor - one of the last works ever authored by the iconic ufologist, publisher, and best-selling author, Gray Barker, whose writing informed the plotlines of shows like Star Trek, Futurama, The X-Files, Twin Peaks, The Outer Limits, and The Twilight Zone.

Adopted by the most powerful man on earth Felix and Olivia could have had anything that their hearts desired, to others looking in, their lives were perfect. But some things cannot be bought with power or money. Feeling alone in ways that others could not possibly understand Felix often thought of ending it all, but fate had other plans. Is this heaven? No After being struck by lightning, Felix wakes up in a strange digital world. Excitement and adventure lay around every corner as he explores all of the wonders in this New Eden.

In the year 1984, many Americans began to fear that the "surveillance state" predicted by George Orwell might be coming to pass. As a result, legendary writer and ufologist Gray Barker decided to revisit - and hopefully encapsulate - the strange case of Albert K. Bender, who was famously "hushed up" by three Men in Black in 1953 - despite heading up the largest and most successful civilian UFO organization in the world.

Luke is the coolest sixth grader at Benjamin Wright Middle School. But when his dad dies unexpectedly—leaving the family penniless—his world is turned upside down. Forced to move with his family to Grandma’s house on Blackbeard Creek in the marsh, Luke must adjust to a strange, new life on the Georgia coast. In addition to the stress of being the new kid in school, Luke finds himself constantly teased and bullied by his mean cousin Buck. Just when he thinks life can’t get much worse, Luke almost drowns on a cold, moonless night while mullet jumping. Then, after Luke and Buck get ...

In The Strange Case of Dr. T. Lobsang Rampa, new-age guru Dana Howard discusses the many reasons T. Lobsang Rampa, the world's most famous "walk in," is so special. A must-have for Rampa devotees around the globe.